National Register of Historic Places listings in Union County, Indiana facts for kids
Have you ever wondered which buildings and places are super important to history? The National Register of Historic Places is a special list in the United States. It helps find and protect places that are important for their history, architecture, or what they mean to a community.
This page is all about the historic places in Union County, Indiana. These are places that have been officially recognized as important. Right now, there are 3 places in Union County that are on this list. Also, 2 other places used to be on the list but were removed later.
Historic Places You Can See Today
These are the places in Union County that are currently on the National Register of Historic Places. They are special because they tell us a lot about the past!
| Name on the Register | Image | Date listed | Location | City or town | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liberty Courthouse Square Historic District |
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(#13001018) |
Courthouse Square and adjacent blocks along Union and Market Sts. 39°38′08″N 84°55′48″W / 39.635556°N 84.930000°W |
Liberty | This area includes the main square around the courthouse and nearby streets. It's important for its historic buildings and how the town of Liberty grew around it. |
| 2 | Liberty Residential Historic District |
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(#13001017) |
28 and 103-403 E. Union, 4-8 W. Seminary, 2-124 E. Seminary, and 1-7 S. Fairground Sts., and 2 and 102 College Corner Ave. 39°38′08″N 84°55′39″W / 39.635556°N 84.927500°W |
Liberty | This district includes many historic homes and buildings where people live. It shows how the town's neighborhoods developed over time. |
| 3 | Union County Courthouse |
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(#87000103) |
Courthouse Sq. 39°38′05″N 84°55′50″W / 39.634722°N 84.930556°W |
Liberty | The courthouse is a very important building where local government business happens. This one was built in 1891 and is a great example of old architecture. |
Places That Used to Be Listed
Sometimes, a place that was once on the National Register of Historic Places might be removed. This can happen for different reasons, like if the building is changed too much or is no longer there. Here are two places that were once on the list in Union County:
| Name on the Register | Image | Date listed | Date removed | Location | City or town | Summary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brownsville Covered Bridge |
(#73002283) |
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Off State Road 14 |
Brownsville | This historic covered bridge was listed in 1973 but was removed from the list the next year. | |
| 2 | Dr. John Grove House and Office |
(#82000081) |
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23-27 S. Market St |
Liberty | This building, which was once the home and office of Dr. John Grove, was listed in 1982. It was removed from the list a few years later in 1985. |
